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1996 ORION V Recall - Campaign #98V121001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 ORION V RECALL - #98V121001

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."

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Vehicle 1996 ORION V
Manufacturer ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 3/28/1996 - 5/15/1996
Recalled on 6/3/1998
Influenced by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 20
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
Corrective action MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT.
Notes MIDLAND IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MIDLAND-GRAU AT 1-316-365-6911 OR ORION AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 ORION V Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1996 ORION V Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLING/CHARGING

1996 ORION V Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1996 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR

1996 ORION V Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1996 ORION V Recall for STRUCTURE

1996 ORION V Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1996 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
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